McPIFP Goal for Week #27

Goal: Celebrate "International Friendship Day"

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg,

even though he knows that you are slightly cracked.

-- Bernard Meltzer.

I don't know about you all, but I have been abundantly blessed with an amazing group of friends who think I'm a good egg! Haha! =) I have friends I've known for 20+ years... girls that are more like sisters than my friends; I have friends of all ages.. young and old; I have friends I've met during some of the hardest times in my life; I have friends that are actually included within my family; I've even developed new friendships this year that I hope to last for a lifetime!

I absolutely LOVE and adore all of you! There have been times in my life where I'm not sure I would've made it in the right direction were it not for the love, faithfulness, and advice of my friends. I believe that just like our fur-babies... God has provided specific people in our lives to simply be a blessing to us, and to bring us joy. A friend is defined as, "one attached to another by affection and esteem". And yes... that is a perfectly good definition of the way I feel about my friends. I am very attached because I love you so very much! =)

Today is "International Friendship Day", which takes place on the first Sunday of August every year. This tradition began in the U.S. back in 1935, and on this day, people spend time with their friends and express their love for them. For this week's goal, I'd like for us to honor and express to our friends how much they mean to us. Here's some ideas of what you could do: buy a small gift-- chocolates, flowers, their favorite drink from Sonic, candies, etc.; or take them golfing; or take to dinner/lunch; or send a card or letter; or simply send a text message or make a phone call; make their favorite dessert; give a hug, etc. The point is to just let your friends know that you love them and appreciate them.... I guess it's kind of like Valentine's Day, but with your friends instead. =)

I was in Florida on vacation this past week, so I apologize for not getting a blog in. I hope you all have a FABULOUS FRIENDSHIP week!
Thank you to all of my amazing friends!
I am soooo blessed to have your love! XOXOXOXOX
Mandi =)